Best Daycare Centers in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Compare 16 daycare centers in San Juan Capistrano. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
San Juan Capistrano, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 16
- Avg rating
- 4.55/5
- Parent reviews
- 20
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
San Juan Capistrano has 16 licensed daycares with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 92675 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Juan Capistrano
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1San Juan Montessori4.71 score5(12)
32143 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
San Juan Montessori receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who praise the caring staff, strong Montessori curriculum, and family-oriented environment. Children show significant developmental improvements in academics, social skills, and confidence. Parents consistently report their children are happy, eager to attend, and well-prepared for kindergarten.
Caring and compassionate staffstrong academic curriculumaffordable compared to other Montessori program - 2Marbella Montessori4.5 score5(5)
31113 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children
Marbella Montessori receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children attended for extended periods. Parents praise the Montessori method's effectiveness, noting their children developed strong academic skills, responsibility, and capability. Staff care and abundant outdoor time are highlighted as key strengths.
Montessori method effectivenesschild development and academic progress (readingspelling)attentive teacher care
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in San Juan Capistrano
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in San Juan Capistrano, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
San Juan Capistrano zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92675 | 15 | 4.55 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in San Juan Capistrano (20–145 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
9
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in San Juan Capistrano based on parent reviews
San Juan Montessori
32143 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA
San Juan Montessori receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who praise the caring staff, strong Montessori curriculum, and family-oriented environment. Children show significant developmental improvements in academics, social skills, and confidence. Parents consistently report their children are happy, eager to attend, and well-prepared for kindergarten.
Marbella Montessori
31113 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Marbella Montessori receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children attended for extended periods. Parents praise the Montessori method's effectiveness, noting their children developed strong academic skills, responsibility, and capability. Staff care and abundant outdoor time are highlighted as key strengths.
Heights Christian Schools-San Juan Capistrano P/S
31501 Avendia Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Community Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
32202 Del Obispo, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Evelyn Lobo Villegas Head Start
32204 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Capo Valley Head Start
31485 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Daycare Centers in San Juan Capistrano, California
There are 16 daycare centers in San Juan Capistrano, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in San Juan Capistrano have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in San Juan Capistrano, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in San Juan Capistrano
Showing 16 results
- Address
- 31501 Avendia Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 429-5660
Marbella Montessori receives consistently positive feedback from parents whose children attended for extended periods. Parents praise the Montessori method's effectiveness, noting their children developed strong academic skills, responsibility, and capability. Staff care and abundant outdoor time are highlighted as key strengths.
- Address
- 31113 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 661-3355
San Juan Montessori receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who praise the caring staff, strong Montessori curriculum, and family-oriented environment. Children show significant developmental improvements in academics, social skills, and confidence. Parents consistently report their children are happy, eager to attend, and well-prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 32143 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 496-2927
- Address
- 32202 Del Obispo, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 493-9141
- Address
- 32204 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 661-5243
- Address
- 31485 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 661-6978
- Address
- 28001 San Juan Creek Rd., San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 493-5327
- Address
- 25591 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 493-4315
- Address
- 31642 El Camino Real, #3, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 493-4533
- Address
- 26333 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 443-4399
- Address
- 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 489-2131
- Address
- 32222 Del Obispo, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 769-8500
- Address
- 31641 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 234-1385
- Address
- 31642 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 496-1609
- Address
- 31641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 661-0108
- Address
- 26300 Via Escolar, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Phone
- (949) 364-4407
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